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Lowell Catholic back on the engine, 47-8

By Steve Poitras and John Rafferty, Sun Correspondents

Updated:
11/11/2012 06:44:40 AM EST

LOWELL -- The Lowell Catholic Crusaders (9-1) returned to their winning ways this week by handily defeating the visiting Matignon Warriors, 47-8, on a warm and clear Saturday afternoon at Cawley Stadium.

The Warriors received the opening kickoff and went three-and -out on their first series, as was the scene most of the afternoon due to the Crusaders' pesky defense led on the day by Kevin Page (interception), Matt Perrin, Taylor Rourke and Aaron Monahan.

Lowell Catholic got the ball near midfield for its first series. On just the third play from scrimmage, Adam Wentzel weaved and dodged 38 yards for a TD. And the Crusaders were off and running.

First-half touchdowns came like this: Chris Tamukedde on a 15-yard scamper. Wentzel on a 1-yard QB keeper. Wentzel hit Chris Regan with a 35-yard touchdown pass.

In the second half it was more of the same: Wentzel went in on a 3-yard scramble. Wentzel hit Connor Sullivan with a 33-yard TD pass. And Joey Francis had a 5-yard run into the end zone.

" I am most proud of our seniors for a great effort, especially by our defense all season long," said LC coach Rick Sampson. "We are a focused team, and we will need that focus for Pope John XXIII."

LC plays their archrival on Thanksgiving eve at Chelsea Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

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